Why Live in West 83rd
West 83rd Street in Woodridge, located about 30 miles southwest of Chicago, is a neighborhood known for its active park district and highly rated schools. John Sipley Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Junior High, and Downers Grove South High School are all part of the Woodridge School District and are well-regarded for their educational quality. St. Scholastica, a private Catholic school, is also nearby. The neighborhood features a variety of home styles, including ranch-style and Minimal Traditional homes near 75th Street, and larger raised ranch and split-level homes in the Mending Wall subdivision south of 83rd Street. These homes, built in the 1960s and 1970s, offer energy-efficient designs with ample natural light.
Outdoor recreation is abundant, with Janes Avenue Park offering basketball courts, a skatepark, roller hockey space, playground, and baseball diamond. Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park provides a lazy river and water slides, while Echo Point Park includes sand volleyball, biking and walking trails, and picnic shelters. The Woodridge Park District maintains over 21 miles of off-road bike paths, contributing to the village's Tree City U.S.A. designation.
Local attractions include Papa’s Pizza Place, known for its thin-crust pizza, and Doggie Diner, offering a variety of fast-food options. Shopping is convenient with Jewel-Osco and a large IKEA store nearby. Public transportation is accessible via the Pace Suburban Bus system, with numerous stops on Janes Avenue, and Metra commuter rail stations in Lisle and Belmont a few miles to the north. The neighborhood's crime rate is lower than the national average, making it a practical choice for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West 83rd a good place to live?
West 83rd is a good place to live. West 83rd is considered car-dependent and bikeable. West 83rd has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.3 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $94,422 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 35.9% of residents. A majority of residents in West 83rd are home owners, with 41.2% of residents renting and 58.8% of residents owning their home. A
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Is West 83rd, IL a safe neighborhood?
West 83rd, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in West 83rd?
The median home price in West 83rd is $269,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $53,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,390 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $60K a year to afford the median home price in West 83rd. The average household income in West 83rd is $94K.
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Home Trends in West 83rd, IL
On average, homes in West 83rd, Woodridge sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West 83rd, Woodridge over the last 12 months is $414,150, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$414,150
Median Single Family Sale Price
$269,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$300,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,120,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$390,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$281
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median List Price
$269,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
31%